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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Feb 20, 1983

I am very proud to become an honorary member of the Society of Cincinnati.

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Feb 20, 1983

There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet an enemy.

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Feb 20, 1983

I know that your heightened presence here will be an aid and inspiration to all of us in the movement in the years ahead.

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Feb 18, 1983

To be prepared for war is the most effectual means of preserving the peace.

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Feb 18, 1983

We simply cannot afford performing this double duty unless we're willing to gamble with our immediate security.

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Feb 18, 1983

Which interests and which commitments are they ready to abandon?

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Feb 17, 1983

Agency policy...shall be the same or substantially the same as applied to small business firms and nonprofit organizations.

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Feb 17, 1983

Executive Order No. 12400, establishing the President's Commission on Strategic Forces, is amended.

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Feb 17, 1983

I'm deeply impressed that in these challenging times Norway and the United States, two longtime friends, continue to have strong commonality of interests.

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